Apprentice Project Manager

at  Tetra Tech

Looking for a rewarding career with a dynamic and innovative organisation that’s Leading with Science® to solve issues worldwide?
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services with experts across multiple disciplines worldwide. We solve complex challenges, from local community projects to vast, global programmes of work.
Our sustainability pledge sets out a plan to improve the lives of 1 billion people. To make a better future, we need the future of our industry to help us lead the way.
Tetra Tech’s early careers journey includes regular in-person training and events, support networks, and the satisfaction of helping to make a difference in the world. You’ll work on ground-breaking projects and develop the skills for success with access to mentoring, chartership support, and more.
Want to join Tetra Tech?
Role Title: Apprentice Project Manager (Degree level)
Start Date: September 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is an exciting new opportunity for an Apprentice Project Manager to join our expanding Project Management Team, with vacancies in our Edinburgh team. At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, defence, energy, and international development.
Joining the existing Project and Cost Management team, you will support Senior Project Managers in managing projects, working closely with high profile clients, stakeholders, and all UK Tetra Tech disciplines to develop and deliver successful projects to our clients. You will be supported working towards managing your own projects whilst studying for a degree in project Management.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Compliance with the university’s minimum points requirement - 120 UCAS points
• 5 GCSE’s including English Language and Maths, minimum grade C (grade 4) or equivalent
• A keen interest in developing your Project Management skills
• MS Office skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self Motivated
• Desirable - Full, clean UK driving license and ideally access to a vehicle
• Suitability for Security Clearance

• Assisting in delivering projects to the value of £250m across both Public and Private sectors
• Assisting in preparing tender and contract documents
• Ensuring internal governance is adhered to
• Assisting in the management and delivery of construction projects
• Assisting in the development of works and resource management
• Facilitating project progress meetings with the project team
• Implementing change control management
• Supporting senior staff in delivering business objectives